Ombre Nails

So as I mentioned in my August wishlist I have wanted to try out ombre nails for a while.  As someone who usually sticks to plain nail polish with a french manicure being adventurous, this really as exciting as it gets.  I finally got round to it last night, so I thought I would share the outcome with you.

I am in denial that summer is over so used Number 17 Lasting Finish in Orange Soda and Rimmel London Lycra Pro in Fancy Fuchsia.  I also used a Superdrug foundation sponge for blending the colours together.  
I used the orange colour as my base so applied this first.

I then put a few thick layers of the colours on my makeup sponge and dabbed each till I got the desired effect.  There is quite a lot of wastage when doing this as the varnish dries on the sponge quickly.  I wouldn't use an expensive polish to do this.

The end result was very messy ombre nails.  I left it to try before tidying the rest up.

This is the very final result after much tidying and 2 topcoats.  My nails are not smooth, even after the topcoats, but I don't know if that is something that would come with practise.

Overall I so like the final result but feel with these colours it would look much better with a tan and on the beach!  It also felt like it took me forever from start to finish, not sure if I would have the patience to do this again but I would like to start being more adventurous with my nails.  Possibly more nail posts to come...

Mhairi x

Sally Hansen Gem Crush Nail Polish

I have been trying to find a nail polish that totally covers my nail in glitter for so long.  I hate ending up with 5 inch thick nails as I have had to apply a ridiculous number of coats! I saw an advert for this is a magazine and thought I should give Sally Hansen a try.  I went for the colour big money which is gold glitter with some lilac though it.  Sounds horrible, but this is the result of 2 coats.

I wore it on holiday as I don't usually go for bold nails like this when at home. It looks better in the sun but I think it may be a bit overly glittery as when the sun catches it you feel slightly blinded, I feel it may be better on toes.  It doesn't chip easily but when it does and has to be removed its a nightmare.  I have never found a polish so difficult to remove.  I would actually compare it to being as hard to remove as acrylic nails.  After the one experience of removing I haven't used it again. 

If anyone has any tips on removing this polish please share them.  I would love to wear this polish during summer on my toes but don't know if its worth the hassle.